Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Mead End, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Mead End? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
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Film set catering for your shoot in Mead End
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for ad shoots and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Mead End, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Mead End. Long summer days in Mead End, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Mead End questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Mead End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mead End.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mead End?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cover Mead End and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
More for events in Mead End
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Mead End, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Who books film set catering in Mead End?
It is ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Among the historic houses close to Mead End are Highcliffe Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (4.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Mead End for film and TV crews
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For shoots in Mead End, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Mead End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Sway station is about 0.9 miles away. Mead End is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Mead End, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in SO41, we just need to know where the van can park. Your shoot could be at a house on Marley Mount and Boundway or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Mead End, we cover Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch